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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.33, 650.52 and 275.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.33, 650.52 and 275.00 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.33 : 650.52 = 275.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.33/650.52 = 275.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.33x = 650.52 × 275.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.33x = 178,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,889.75/471.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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